Molecular Basis of Agriculture
Description: This quiz covers the fundamental concepts related to the molecular basis of agriculture, including genetic engineering, crop improvement, and agricultural biotechnology. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: molecular biology agriculture genetics crop improvement biotechnology |
Which technique involves the transfer of genes from one organism to another, allowing for the expression of new traits in the recipient organism?
In the context of agriculture, what is the primary goal of crop improvement?
Which molecular technique allows scientists to identify and isolate specific genes of interest?
What is the role of agricultural biotechnology in modern agriculture?
Which type of genetic modification involves the insertion of a gene from one organism into the genome of another organism?
What is the primary function of restriction enzymes in genetic engineering?
Which molecular technique allows for the rapid and accurate sequencing of DNA?
What is the role of marker-assisted selection in crop improvement?
Which type of genetic modification involves the transfer of a gene from a closely related species into the genome of another organism?
What is the primary function of DNA ligase in genetic engineering?
Which molecular technique allows for the visualization and analysis of gene expression patterns?
What is the role of genetic engineering in developing herbicide-resistant crops?
Which type of genetic modification involves the alteration of an existing gene within an organism's genome?
What is the primary function of DNA polymerase in genetic engineering?
Which molecular technique allows for the separation and analysis of DNA fragments based on their size?